The 101 Best Graphic Novels [Paperback]

Steve Weiner (Author), Neil Gaiman (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2005

This concise guide to the best of what is out there and available now is updated considerably with half of the listings all new and a significant representation of the best in manga. There is so much being published in this exploding field, let this guide show you what is worth concentrating on and having in your library. Weiner ("The Rise of the Graphic Novel") is the director of a library in Massachusetts and renowned pioneering expert in the field of graphic novels for two decades.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing; 2nd edition (November 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561634441
• ISBN-13: 978-1561634446
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, December 1, 2006

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Beverly Seaton (Alexandria, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 101 Best Graphic Novels (Paperback)

I thought this would be a list of adult grahic novels, like those of Harvey Pekar. A few were, but many were for children or comic book collectors. I do not think some of them really qualify as graphic novels. From the term "your library" I understood my own personal library, but seems it is for public librarians serving a mixed public. Fine, but I did not see that in the editorial description.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A diverse range of in-print graphic novels is represented., April 26, 2006

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D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer "California B... (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 101 Best Graphic Novels (Paperback)

If you're a graphic novel fan you'll want to keep up with the best using THE 101 BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS as your guide. Here's a concise, updated reference to the best which includes such extensive revision that over half the listings are new - and reflect the best in manga art, too. A diverse range of in-print graphic novel styles is represented, a new section includes books about comics, and the result is a top selection including summaries of offerings and background detail.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for teachers, September 30, 2007

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Florence M. Cross "Flo" (Newfoundland Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 101 Best Graphic Novels (Paperback)

I received the book and it is just what I wanted....a great resource. I teach Language Arts in Junior High and I wanted a list of graphic novels to guide me in my purchases as to suitability and content. It has certainly provided direction.